Long-Term Outcome of Homograft Implants Related to Donor and Tissue Characteristics

ConclusionsThe best long-term outcome was found when homografts were retrieved from organ donors and middle-aged donors. There is no harm extending the ischemic time in non–heart-beating donors to 48 hours to increase the number of possible donors.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research